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Dissect an Owl Pellet: Owl Pellet CSI
We then used this funny Critter Scene Investigation from TPT to introduce our pellet activity. Strong readers can collect evidence not only from the pellets but by analyzing and highlighting the nonfiction portion that conflicts with the "suspect testimony" of the owl. For my 7yo, who wasn't quite ready for the CSI worksheet, we used this goofy video to introduce owls and owl pellets: Bird Girl: Great Horned Owl.
As for the owl pellets themselves, there are several places to buy owl pellet kits, which often include plastic tongs like you might get for perlers, and a bone chart to help you ID the bones you find. The pellets are heat sterilized, but you can get a better "CSI" experience by having your students still glove up. You can also find bone charts online.
Listen to an Owl
Draw an Owl
My 7yo loves this realistic owl Art for Kids Hub drawing tutorial. They also have cartoon-y owl tutorials.
Owl Math
Compute Height by Measuring Bones (CSI)
Draw an Owl Food Web
Then, for the food web, use the "Memory" printable cards like in this woodland animal printables pack or this one and glue them down in a food web instead.
Owl Book Favorites
Owl Puke The Book was perfect for my 10 & 12yo. |
Hardy Boys 41: The Clue of the Screeching Owl |